Love is in the Air – Valentines Day Hamper

The most decadent hamper arrived at my door a few days ago. While I was signing for it, the delivery lady mused that it must be a Valentines Day hamper. I looked at her surprised, Valentines Day was two weeks away, why would she guess Valentines Day and not my birthday, or some other celebration?

Valentines Day Hamper

The answer is simple, some foods are romantic. My hamper was full of the most romantic Valentines Day foods imaginable. If your considering putting together a gorgeous hamper for your special someone I am going to give you a little help. To follow is a shopping list. These items will provide the perfect romantic picnic without any food preparation.

If you would like to go to a little extra trouble I have included a delicious Smoked Salmon Bruschetta recipe. The recipe is simple but the flavours are delicious. As with any simple dish the quality of the ingredients is important.

Superior Gold Salmon

I have chosen the Superior Gold Smoked Salmon because the Tasmanian salmon is cured in Bundaberg sugar and Australian sea salt and twice smoked for a superior flavour profile.

Valentines Day Hamper Shopping List

250gm Superior Gold Smoked Salmon

200gm Goats Cheese in Ash

Fresh Baguette

Lemon

Dill

Strawberries

Janz Vintage Cuvee

Lindt Dark Chocolates

Valentines Day Picnic Ideas – Jansz

It’s not a big shopping list but each item says romance, seduction and indulgence.

My favourite way to spend Valentines is packing a hamper and a picnic blanket, finding a secluded spot on the beach and watching the sunset. We share a bottle of bubbly and listen to the waves roll into shore. Cuddled in a blanket, sipping a beautiful sparkling wine and sharing delicious food with my husband is love to me.

Superior Gold Salmon Bruschetta -Picnic Basket

I would also like to share my recipe for Smoked Salmon Bruschetta. I love the smoked salmon and fresh herb flavours on the crisp baguette, it’s simple but very indulgent.

Valentines Picnic Hamper

When your packing the hamper it’s best to keep the baguette and salmon in separate containers. When you have found your romantic picnic spot simply spoon the salmon on the baguette as you sip bubbly.

Salmon & Dill Bruschetta

This recipe would also make a great inclusion at a cocktail party. The Smoked Salmon Bruschetta is the ideal finger food.

Salmon Bruschetta Food Gawker

Love is in the Air – Valentines Day Hamper

Recipe Type: Entree, Starter, Snack, Cocktail Food

Cuisine: Modern

Author: Julie

Prep time: 10 mins

Total time: 10 mins

Serves: 16 -20

The perfect starter for a cocktail party or romantic picnic.

Ingredients

200gm Superior Gold Smoked Salmon

3 Tbs capers

red onion finely diced

3 Tbs fresh chopped dill

2 Tbs fresh lemon juice

1 tsp olive oil

1 tsp mirim

1 baguette sliced

Instructions

Baguette

Heat the oven to 150 degrees.

Placed the baguette slices on a tray and bake until golden brown.

Remove and allow the bread to cool.

Smoked Salmon Recipe

Roughly chop the salmon.

Combine all the remaining salsa ingredients in a bowl, (not the salmon).

Keep the salmon, the onion & caper salsa, and the baguettes in 3 separate containers if not consuming straight away. (The lemon will start to cook the salmon)

When your ready to serve stir the salmon through the salsa.

Top the baguette with the salmon mixture. ENJOY!

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When it comes to the end of the picnic I think finishing with strawberries and dark chocolate are the most romantic foods choices.

Valentines Picnic Chocolates

A simple idea is to choose Lindt Lindor Balls with the liquid centres. Yum! This is no fuss DECADENCE!

If you wanted to go to a little extra trouble, dipping strawberries in Lindt Dark Chocolate is a magic way to finish the evening.

Smoked Salmon Bruschetta Picnic

So tell me readers, have I missed any romantic picnic foods? What do you like to do for Valentines Day?

Gourmet Getaways would like to thank Superior Salmon for suppling all of these delicious premium products. Gourmet Getaways has not been remunerated for this article all opinions, images and ideas are our own.

Valentines Day Picnic Ideas – Jansz

Valentines Day Hamper

Superior Gold Salmon

Valentines Picnic Hamper

Superior Gold Salmon Bruschetta -Picnic Basket

Salmon Valentines Day Bruschetta

Salmon Bruschetta Food Gawker

Salmon & Dill Bruschetta

Valentines Picnic Chocolates

Smoked Salmon Bruschetta Picnic

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Comments

Oh I heart picnics, had a lovely picnic with friends and family on the weekend for my bday, something about picnic food that makes me feel whimsical. Love your salmon Bruschetta, will have to whip some up – Just cause! 🙂 Have a rippa weekend. Cheers, Anna 🙂

I think I might have a Valentines Day practise run this weekend…the ideas and recipe are too good to keep until the 14th! Ice cream seems romantic to me – although not practical for a picnic – maybe desert when you get home…x

Thanks so much for visiting my blog and leaving such thoughtful comments. Visiting you makes somehow seems to make my day brighter and so much more relaxed. so Thank you too 🙂 This is another great way to spend special days with loved ones. Simple yet satisfying spread.